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Has Anyone In California Gotten SSI For Their Aspie?
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I need to apply for SSI because I have been unable to work for almost a year due to caretaking for my son. Does anyone know if there are caregiver benefits available in California or SSI for Aspergers or HFA?

posted April 10, 2012
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I had the same question. MsJanet must not have empathy for mothers who need to stay at home for their kids to ensure they are brought up in a society that demands our Autistic kids to behave "normal" many people believe still (even parents with children on the spectrum) that if they can do it so can you. I found most women who are forced (yes I am one had a great career but could not do it with taking care of my stepson) to stay home who take the caretaker role usually have a spouse who is on the spectrum (or single) and need assistance. I am 38 have been working since I was 16 and have never endured the hell the job market has become. Not only is it hard to get a job, it's also hard to get adequate child care and cheaper to stay home with our children if one spouse works. I used to be like Ms. Janet when I was a single mom and working. I had no empathy or sympathy for anyone as I was making it work (yes it's hard but manageable) yet after experiencing ASD, and truly understanding the demands of having a child in need, I vowed never to judge others again. :) I hope Ms. Janet and others like her watch their words as KARMA really knows how to wake you up and smell the humble. take care bakomama your not alone.

posted September 26, 2012

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